About this role
Woodsetts Primary School is extremely proud to have been recognised as the highest performing school in Rotherham in 2025 with 100% of our children achieving the Expected Standard in reading, writing and maths by the end of Key Stage 2. We were also (November 2025) the first school to go through the rigorous new Ofsted Framework and were thrilled to achieved the “Strong Standard” in most of the judgement areas - which showcases the strength of our school community.
We are now looking to appoint a Class Teacher who shares our values and can bring expertise, energy and commitment to our team.
The successful candidate
- Has the potential to be an exceptional teacher.
- Believes passionately in education as the means to improve society.
- Is creative and energetic with high expectations for all learners.
- Believes in the power of relationships and can demonstrate positive, high quality interactions with young children.
- Is hard working, resilient and determined.
- Believes in the importance of inclusion and for all pupils to be included in the life of the school.
- Has excellent communication skills and has the desire to work as a proactive member of our excellent team.
We can offer you
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to workplace and wellbeing support services.
- A genuine sense of belonging in a family of schools rooted in strong values.
- A comprehensive induction and support programme.
- A culture where curiosity, collaboration, joy and challenge drive professional growth.
- A real commitment to work–life balance: your wellbeing matters to us. We want you to thrive, both at work and beyond it.
- The opportunity to work in a highly successful and supportive school
- Amazing children with high standards of behaviour
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level.
Woodsetts Primary School belongs to White Woods Primary Academy Trust which was established in 2013 and is now a family of 16 primary schools within the borough of Rotherham.
Our vision is simple: all children, whatever their background, will be supported to thrive both academically and socially, developing the skills of lifelong learners. We believe in keeping the main thing the main thing — excellent teaching and learning — within a culture that is curious, collaborative, child-centred and challenging in all the right ways.
Our mission is to make every school an exceptional place to learn and work. We want children and adults to experience a breadth of exciting opportunities that spark curiosity, broaden horizons and build ambition. We believe that the best outcomes come when we combine high challenge with high support, and when joy, wellbeing and professional growth are woven into daily school life.
White Woods Primary Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.